Registered homeLicensed

Lakshmi Telu

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 10, 2026.

1713 Nightshade Ln, Celina, TX 75009 · (518) 334-5428

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsCelina licensed centers, n=16

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 4 investigations (16 visits). Most recent critical: Jun 10, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

69% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 16

88% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2025Full Permit

Practical8a–5pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #1824818 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Jun 22, 2026 to Jun 22, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
Jun 10, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  The operation had a person providing care to children at the operation during business hours in licensed space without a active background check. The operation also had two adults visiting the home for more than a week that did not have background check.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
  During the investigation inspection, it was found that the operation caring for 1 child under 17 months and 6 children under 5. This put the operation out of ratio for a registered child care home.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified Jun 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Two outlets located near the backdoor and near the master bedroom in the childcare area had no outlet covers. The operator did replace these when this was pointed out.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified Jun 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(1).
Jun 10, 2026Inspection
No findings
Jun 10, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  The operation had a person providing care to children at the operation during business hours in licensed space without a active background check. The operation also had two adults visiting the home for more than a week that did not have background check.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Two outlets located near the backdoor and near the master bedroom in the childcare area had no outlet covers. The operator did replace these when this was pointed out.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified Jun 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
  During the investigation inspection, it was found that the operation caring for 1 child under 17 months and 6 children under 5. This put the operation out of ratio for a registered child care home.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified Jun 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1701.
Jun 10, 2026 to Jun 10, 20262 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 10, 2026 inspection
- Jun 10, 2026 inspection
Jun 10, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  The operation had a person providing care to children at the operation during business hours in licensed space without a active background check. The operation also had two adults visiting the home for more than a week that did not have background check.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Two outlets located near the backdoor and near the master bedroom in the childcare area had no outlet covers. The operator did replace these when this was pointed out.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified Jun 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
  During the investigation inspection, it was found that the operation caring for 1 child under 17 months and 6 children under 5. This put the operation out of ratio for a registered child care home.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified Jun 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1701.
Jun 10, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  The operation had a person providing care to children at the operation during business hours in licensed space without a active background check. The operation also had two adults visiting the home for more than a week that did not have background check.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
  During the investigation inspection, it was found that the operation caring for 1 child under 17 months and 6 children under 5. This put the operation out of ratio for a registered child care home.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified Jun 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Two outlets located near the backdoor and near the master bedroom in the childcare area had no outlet covers. The operator did replace these when this was pointed out.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified Jun 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(1).
Jun 10, 2026Inspection
No findings
2025
Oct 29, 2025 to Oct 29, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 29, 2025 inspection
- Oct 29, 2025 inspection
- Oct 29, 2025 inspection
- Oct 29, 2025 inspection

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Daycare	Ages	Places	Hours	Findings, 36 mo
Lakshmi Telu this page	Infant–School	12	8a–5p	4 crit·8 ser
Crystal Taraba	Infant–Toddler	3	6:30a–6p	No findings
Darshana Choudhari	Pre-K	3	9a–5p	No findings
Happy Hearts Academy	Infant–School	12	7:30a–5:30p	12 crit·40 ser·4 min
Happy House Montessori Child Care	Infant–School	12	7:30a–5:30p	32 ser·4 min
Kk's Child Care	Infant–School	12	7a–5:30p	4 ser
Michelle Gamblin	Infant–Pre-K	3	7:30a–4p	No findings

Lakshmi Teluthis page
Infant–School · 12 places4 crit·8 ser
Crystal Taraba
Infant–Toddler · 3 placesNo findings
Darshana Choudhari
Pre-K · 3 placesNo findings
Happy Hearts Academy
Infant–School · 12 places12 crit·40 ser·4 min
Happy House Montessori Child Care
Infant–School · 12 places32 ser·4 min
Kk's Child Care
Infant–School · 12 places4 ser
Michelle Gamblin
Infant–Pre-K · 3 placesNo findings